HORSE THIEF COCKTAIL

Name: HORSE THIEF COCKTAIL
Ingredients: 1 cup Ice cubes (Originally 'Lump Ice'. Quantity estimated for filling a mixing glass.); 2 dashes Green Absinthe; 1/2 ounce Sweet Vermouth (Italian) (Originally '1/2 pony Italian Vermouth'. A pony is approx. 1 oz, so 1/2 pony is 0.5 oz. Italian Vermouth typically refers to sweet vermouth.); 1 1/2 ounces Old Tom Gin (Originally '1 jigger Sir Robert Burnette's Old Tom Gin'. A standard jigger is 1.5 oz.)

This classic pre-Prohibition cocktail combines the botanical richness of Old Tom Gin with the herbal sweetness of Italian vermouth for a sophisticated sip. A distinct touch of green absinthe adds an aromatic anise finish that elevates the drink's complexity without overpowering the other flavors. Served chilled in a cocktail glass, it offers a smooth and elegant experience reminiscent of the golden age of bartending.

Ingredients

1 cup Ice cubes (Originally 'Lump Ice'. Quantity estimated for filling a mixing glass.)
2 dashes Green Absinthe
1/2 ounce Sweet Vermouth (Italian) (Originally '1/2 pony Italian Vermouth'. A pony is approx. 1 oz, so 1/2 pony is 0.5 oz. Italian Vermouth typically refers to sweet vermouth.)
1 1/2 ounces Old Tom Gin (Originally '1 jigger Sir Robert Burnette's Old Tom Gin'. A standard jigger is 1.5 oz.)

Instructions

1Fill a large mixing glass with ice cubes to chill the vessel.
2Add 2 dashes of green Absinthe, 1/2 ounce of Italian Vermouth, and 1 1/2 ounces of Old Tom Gin to the mixing glass.
3Stir the mixture well with a bar spoon until thoroughly chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and serve immediately.